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January 18, 2019
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Terrorism Study Explores Perceptions of Ethnicity
Jan. 22, 2019
Using a fictional scenario, a study by Dr. Vito D’Orazio found that an Arab-American suspect is more likely to be labeled as a terrorist than a white would-be attacker. read more
Study Adds Possible Clue in Predicting Alzheimer’s
Jan. 22, 2019
Periodic evaluation of changing amyloid levels in the brain may offer a vital hint into who may be on a path toward the disease, according to research from the Center for Vital Longevity. read more
Illustrator Becomes Picture of Success with New Book
Jan. 17, 2019
Aaliya Jaleel hopes others will better understand the hijab from her illustrations that tell the story of a young girl inspired by the women who wear the Muslim headscarf. read more
Team’s Confidence Grows for Next Stage of Season
Jan. 17, 2019
Strong performances by the debate squad’s newest members have the group excited about its tournament prospects this spring. read more
Students Earn Scholarships, Media Awards
Jan. 17, 2019
Three Jindal School graduate students received scholarships from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and student media took home several national honors. read more
Start the New Year with Guide to the Spring Semester
Jan. 14, 2019
Whether you are a UT Dallas newcomer or returning from winter break, here are resources — from safety information to upcoming events — to help you this semester. read more
Professor Elected Fellow of Two Technology Groups
Jan. 14, 2019
Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, professor of computer science and one of the world’s leading experts in data security and data mining, earned the honor from both the Association for Computing Machinery and the National Academy of Inventors. read more
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- In Print & On Air
- “It’s pretty clear cut what the court would say, that at-large districts are discriminating toward minorities.”
Dr. Thomas Brunell,
professor of political science
— The Dallas Morning News - “Any time there’s instability there, it’s very much of concern to us here in the United States generally, and in Texas, of course, as well.”
Dr. Harold Clarke,
Ashbel Smith Professor of Political Science
— Texas Standard - “Texas can employ non-union actors to do voiceover work and so pay them less, thus keeping the costs down.”
Dr. Marc Hairston,
research scientist
— Houston Chronicle - “It would certainly be a whole new ballgame if Medicare would cover hearing aids.”
Dr. Jackie Clark,
clinical professor
— U.S. News & World Report - “Our research has shown that significant memory gains emerge when individuals engage in regular aerobic exercise for 50 minutes three times a week.”
Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman,
— TIME - “It’s a natural phenomenon, no doubt.”
Dr. John W. Geissman,
professor of geosciences
— NBC DFW - “You need to break continents and continental shelves apart, and separate one ocean from another, for speciation to occur.”
Dr. Robert Stern,
professor of geosciences
— The New York Times - “The real estate industry has been a laggard when it comes to innovation and technology.”
Bryan Chambers,
director of Blackstone LaunchPad at UT Dallas
— Houston Business Journal - “Companies that previously would have used human labor are now embracing, or at least looking into, robots.”
Dr. Nicholas Gans,
clinical associate professor
— The Dallas Morning News